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St. Matthew's University SCHOOL OF MEDICINE “Improving Life By Degrees” For more information St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine Regatta Office Park Leeward Three, West Bay Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands B.W.I. Administrative Offices 12124 High Tech Avenue, Suite 350 Orlando, FL 32817 800-498-9700 Fax 407-488-1702/800-565-7100 U N I V E R S I T Y I M P R O V I N G L I F E B Y D E G R E E S S T . M A T T H E W ' S Official Catalog Volume 2, No.II; 2008 Grand Cayman British West Indies

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St. Matthew's UniversitySCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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Formore informationSt. Matthew’s UniversitySchool ofMedicineRegatta Office Park

Leeward Three, West BayGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands

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Welcome From the Deans 1The SMUDifference 2Mission 3Credentials 3Locations & Facilities 3OnlineMBA Program 4Affiliations 4Admissions 5Tuition and Fees 8Financial Aid: Options and Obligations 8Scholarships 10Calendar 11Curriculum 12Basic Sciences Program 14Clinical Sciences Program and Clerkship Rotations 18Third-Year Core Clerkship Curriculum 20Fourth-Year Selectives and Electives 21Faculty & Administration 22Standards for Academic Performance 32Standards of Professional Behavior and Academic Honesty 34Student Life 36Health and Immunization Information 37Student Government and Organizations 37

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Hello Clinical Students. Upon your completion of Basic Sciences, it will be time to apply what you havelearned in the classroom. St. Matthew’s offers rotations at hospitals and clinics throughout the United States,Canada, and the United Kingdom. At St. Matthew’s University, we strive to meet your individual needs byworking closely with you to ensure that you have the experience and credentials necessary to achieve residency

in the setting and field of your choice. Our committed clinical staff works with a student-centered dedication and passionthat is unparalleled in Caribbean Medical Schools; we are constantly striving to improve for your benefit.

Our highly trained Clinical Chiefs come from a variety of backgrounds and specialties appropriate to their disciplines. Theywork continually to ensure you are receiving the best clinical experience possible and are here to support you in times ofsuccess and difficulty. At St. Matthew’s University, our online, overarching curriculum via SMUcourses.com, allows studentsto develop a personal relationship with our Clinical Chiefs and to develop self-learning and communication skills.

Our clinical office is based in Orlando, Florida where we have a friendly, cooperative staff eager to assist you in your clinicalpursuits. We will continually strive to place you where, geographically, it is most suitable for you and with our large numberof clinical sites this is for the most part possible.

It is this part of your curriculum where you begin to prepare yourself professionally to interact with patients and to becomean effective physician and an attractive residency candidate. Becoming a physician is a long developmental process however,St. Matthew’s hopes that by combining our excellent clinical sites and our overarching online curriculum with initial closeguidance that by the end of your journey, you will become an independent thinker and a competent physician.

The emphasis of our clinical curriculum is on a strong work ethic, being a team player, having compassion for the patients,and a continuing curiosity for the developing science of medicine. We welcome your interest and look forward to youchoosing St. Matthew’s to study medicine.

Sincerely yours.

First, I would like to extend to you a warm welcome to St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine. I amhappy that you chose St. Matthew’s to pursue your medical education. You can rest assured that you havemade the right choice. We at St. Matthew’s have a student-centered mission.We do everything we can to helpyou reach your goal, to become a successful physician.

Here at St. Matthew’s, you will find the friendly faculty and staff ever willing to assist you to meet your educational needs.This is complemented by our faculty and student mentoring programs, where we offer personalized care in dealing with youreducational andpersonal issues. At St. Matthew, you will find the curriculum is carefully crafted to maximize your successin the USMLE examinations. Our excellent first-time USMLE Step-I pass rate is a testimony to it. This success can beattributed to the high quality of our faculty, who have been chosen from all parts of the world and are experts in their fieldof teaching.

An outstanding preclinical curriculum and the clinical shadowing programs at local hospitals and clinics help our studentsunderstand the powerful link between Basic Sciences and clinical practice. This is a great way to bridge the gap between thetheory and practice of the art of medicine. The state of the art IT infrastructure and online learning platforms at St. Matthew’sUniversity are better than even many of the mainland U.S. medical schools.

St. Matthew’s University also boasts a one-of-its-kind Center of Excellence in Medical Education, which is constantlyinvolved in developing more effective and powerful teaching & learning methodologies. The Office of Research at St.Matthew’s University greatly encourages the involvement of our students in research projects starting from the first semesterof your medical schooling.

Apart from academic activities in the University, Grand Cayman also offers you limitless entertainment, which will help yourelax after an intense study schedule. Grand Cayman boasts some of the world’s best beaches and a vibrant night life. Allthis comes to you with an exceptional safety profile of the island.

I can assure you that St. Matthew’s University will offer you the kind of learning environment ideal for you.

I look forward to meeting you here. Good luck!

Dr. R. Senthil Kumar., M.D., F.C.C.PDean of Basic Sciences

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Proven Quality of EducationSensitivity is as important to patient care as a mastery of clinicalskills. We believe patients are cared for – not “processed” – andtherefore our faculty is committed to teaching students toincorporate social, cultural, and spiritual perspectives inworkingwith patients. A healing partnership with patients grows frommutual respect and understanding. At St.Matthew’s University webelieve that learning to balance analytical skills and people skillsis vitally important to a doctor’s success.With dedicated faculty, alow student-professor ratio and advanced technology availableboth inside and outside of the classroom, our students aregroomed to be successful not only in their studies at SMUbut alsoin their lifelong roles as healing physicians. With US MedicalLicensing Examination Step One pass rates of over 90%, ourstudents' performance is far above the average level of studentsfrom other non-U.S. schools (61%). Over 800 of our graduateshave been placed in outstanding residency programs, includingrecent placements at the Mayo Clinic, Northwestern Universityand Vanderbilt University. Along with these outstandingresidencies, our graduates have earned residency or permanentlicensure in 43 states as well as Canada and Great Britain.

Commitment to Student SuccessAt St. Matthew’s University, we are as committed to your dreamsas you are. Throughout your 10 semesters with us, we will doeverythingwe can to ensure your success by supporting all aspectsof your education and life at SMU.We offer a groundbreakingU.S.Medical Licensing Examination review course, utilizinginternationally-known subject area experts who are flown tocampus from around North America. Before our students moveonto their clinical semesters in the U.S. or U.K., they receiveextensive pre-clinical training utilizing Cayman's world classhealth care system. We are available to assist you with housing,financial aid application and counseling, academic tutoring andmore. Faculty advisors and student mentors are also assigned toincoming students to ease the transition intomedical school. Wewelcome both traditional and nontraditional students because wevalue the diverse perspectives they bring to our community.Academic scholarships are also available to outstanding students.SMUalso offers students the opportunity to earn aMBAorMPHbyway of our partnership with Davenport University whilecompleting their medical degree.

Locations & FacilitiesGrand Cayman is not only a beautiful destination; it is also one ofthe safest islands in the Caribbean, boasting one of the lowestcrime and poverty rates. As part of the British West Indies, theCayman Islands combineBritish civility, American efficiency, andCaribbean charm. Caymanians have achieved outstandingeducational standards and one of the highest standards of livingin the world. SMU students enjoy many of the luxuries of homethanks to advanced telecommunications, a stable and growinginfrastructure, a booming financial center and thriving touristindustry. As part of the BritishWest Indies, the Cayman Islands isan English-speaking country.With strong attention to healthcarein the population. There are two excellent hospitals, and GrandCayman boasts one of the highest ratios of physicians to itspopulation in the Caribbean, on the island, making it an ideallocation for a medical university. Direct flights are offered fromnumerous major cities including Atlanta, Chicago,Charlotte,Miami,Houston,NewYork, andTampa.GrandCaymanis only an hour's flight fromMiami.

Credentials• TheWorldHealthOrganization lists St.Matthew’s in theWorldDirectory of Medical Schools http://www.who.int/hrh/wdms/en• The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduatesofficially recognizes St. Matthew’s University School of Medicinewww.ecfmg.org• The Government of the Cayman Islands, B.W.I., has fullychartered St. Matthew’s.• The accrediting body for St. Matthew's University is theAccreditation Commission onColleges ofMedicine (ACCM). TheUnited States Department of Education recognizes the ACCM asusing accrediting standards similar to the accrediting body formedical schools in the United States. In 2007, the ACCM grantedSt. Matthew's University accreditation for six years, which is thelongest accreditation period available under their protocol.• The FAIMER International Medical Education Directory(IMED) of the Educational Commission for Foreign MedicalGraduates (ECFMG) lists St Matthew's University in its listing ofapprovedmedical schools.• St. Matthew’s is licensed by the Commission for IndependentEducation, Florida Department of Education (Florida licensenumber 2634). Additional information regarding this institutionmay be obtained by contacting theCommission at 325WestGaines

Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399. The toll-free telephonenumber is 888-244-6684.• St. Matthew’s is approved by the State of New York forunlimited clinical rotations and residencies. Please visit the NewYork State Education Department Office of the Professions’ Website at http://www.op.nysed.gov/medforms.htm to view thelisting of approved schools.

Grand CaymanWithin the vibrant blue waters of the Caribbean is GrandCayman,largest of the three Cayman Islands. Not only does Grand Caymanoffer some of themost pristine beaches and world-class diving, itboasts numerous attractions, shopping opportunities and pointsof interest, including the capital city of Georgetown. As the largestof the three islands,GrandCaymanoffersmany familiar amenitiesand modern conveniences from dining to transportation,entertainment and healthcare, you are sure to feel at home.Only 480 miles fromMiami, Florida, 50 miles south of Cuba and180 miles northwest of Jamaica, the island is easily accessible.There are at least 55 flights per week entering Grand Cayman and28 from Miami, Florida alone. Major carriers such as CaymanAirways, AmericanAirlines, Continental, Delta,Northwest andUSAir offer flights from major cities including Chicago, Detroit,Toronto, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta,Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Miami and London.

At the core of ourmission is a commitment to the success of our students.Our aim is to providequalified studentsfrom around the globe with the best medical training available. St. Matthew's University School of Medicinedevelops socially responsible medical doctors skilled in the art and science of medicine. We are committed toachieving ourmission by:

• Providing students with the knowledge and skills needed to practicemedicine in the 21st century.

• Helping students acquire the judgment and confidence necessary to become competent doctors.

•Motivating students to pursue knowledge outside the classroom, both during their tenure at St.Matthew's andthroughout life.

• Creating an environment in which students and faculty interact with each other, their patients, and thecommunity with compassion and integrity.

• Engaging faculty and students in the understanding and active practice of research which furthers theirknowledge of the process of science and increases their appreciation of the balance between research and theartful practice of medicine.

The St. Matthew’s University DifferenceOur Mission

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DiningIn the last five years, Cayman has emerged as a culinaryplayground for chefs and a paradise for people whoappreciate excellent food. From Haute Cuisine, to casualwaterfront bars and restaurants, to Jamaican-style "Jerk"chicken and pork at roadside stands across the island, thereis something for everyone.Diners can choose from traditional Caymanian,Mediterranean, American, Indian, Chinese, Thai and TexMex restaurants, or even familiar franchises like BurgerKing,Wendy's, Kentucky FriedChicken andDomino’s Pizza.Choices range from 5-star Sushi to pasta Alfresco served byserenading Italian waiters.How about Tea at the Ritz? The Ritz Carlton, Cayman servesan elegant tea with all the trimmings in the Silver PalmLounge every afternoon (pre-booking highlyrecommended).Craving for local food, such as turtle stew, fish rundown andstewed conch, can be satisfied at Caymanian hot-spots likeWelly's Cool Spot, Champion House and Corita's CopperKettle.

DivingSomeof themost vibrant coral reef systems in theworld existin Cayman waters, which offer wonderful opportunities toscuba dive, snorkel and swim in tropical seas that are warmyear round.Since the main campus and residence halls are just stepsaway from the famous Seven Mile Beach, students canliterally walk out of their class and across the street for aquick swim, snorkel, sunset volleyball game, or even to studyon the beach.The calm waters and 200-foot visibility under water makethe Cayman Islands an ideal place to build experience andconfidence in scuba diving and snorkeling. Divers andsnorkelers can swimwith the friendly rays at Stingray City, orexperience the magic of swimming among a school ofYellowtail fish, or see up close various species of turtles,parrotfish, lobster, eels, sea urchins and squid that populatethe famous coral reefs.As a premier dive destination, Cayman has a wide choice oflocal dive operators that offer beginner and advanced scubacourses, as well as affordable dive trips for certified divers.For those with hectic schedules or divers whowant to avoid acrowdeddive boat, there are plenty of gorgeous dive sites thatare an easy swim from shore.

The Cayman Islands' remarkable success as a financialcenter and tourist destination has transformed the nationinto a dynamic society that has every modern conveniencebut still retains the charm and vibrancy of the Caribbean.People from more than 100 countries live and work in thisBritishOverseas Territory, creating a lively and unique blendof cultures.

While the diverse accents and idioms of Caymanians,Jamaicans, Europeans, Hondurans, and Filipinos may takesome getting use to, there is no denying the hospitality of thelocal people, the superbweather, stunning beaches and greatrestaurants andnightlife thatmake the transition to this newcountry easy, as well as exciting.As an integral part of this exceptional community, StMatthew's offers students a quality of life that few universi-ties in any part of the world canmatch.The Cayman Islands:

• Provide world class health care system with one of thehighest ratios of physicians to its population in theCaribbean.

•Enjoy one of the highest per capita incomes in theworld.

•Offer stability, a strong tourism trade, a safe community,and highly developed technology and health careresources.

• Has one of the lowest crime rates in the Caribbean.

Country Per Capita GDP Physicians per 1,000 Crimes per100,000Cayman Islands $39,801(c) 1.4(c) 5,416(c)Dominica $3,800(d) 0.5(e) 8,845(a)Grenada $3,900(d) 0.5(e) 10,117(a)St. Kitts $8,200(d) 1.19(e) 5,543(a)St. Maarten $15,374(b) 1.28(b) 6,265(b)

USA $43,500(d) 2.56(e) 4,118(d)

(a)Harriott, Anthony (2002). CrimeTrends in theCaribbeanand Responses. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.(b) Statistical Info. (2007) Central Bureau of Statistics,Netherlands Antilles -Website(c ) Compensium of Statistics (2005). Economics andStatistics Office, Government of the Cayman Islands.(d) CIAWorld Factbook(e)WorldHealthOrganization Statistical Information System-Website

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Cayman also offers rentals, leasing, and has numerousdealerships for purchasing a vehicle. The island also has awonderful bus system with seven bus routes, and the buseseach have a distinctive colored circle on the front and rearwith a route number in themiddle, which get you where youneed to be. Residents also have the option of having theirvehicles imported onto the island.

Please visitNewResident for further detailshttp://www.cay-mannewresident.com/page_id_9.html

SchoolsThe Caymanian school system is based upon the Englishlearning system. Cayman offers primary schools in eachdistrict for children 4-11 years of age as well as Governmenthigh schools, a community college, a university college and alaw school. Private schools are also abundant on the islandincluding but not limited to, Cayman Prep & High School,Cayman International School, First Baptist Christian School,Montessori By The Sea and St. Ignatius Catholic School. Theclasses are taught in English, as it is themain language of theisland.Children starting pre-school can begin at the age of two andfor primary school the starting age depends onwhether theywill be attending a British school such at St. Ignatius orAmerican school such as Cayman International School.British schools require children be the age of four bySeptember and American schools require the age of five bySeptember.For further information and a detailed listing of schools,please visit The Chamber of Commerce at :http://www.caymanchamber.ky/relocation/school.htmor New Resident at :http://www.caymannewresident.com/page_id_13.html.

• Driver’s license and passport (they will photocopy yourlicense and the pages of your passport);• One form of physical address confirmation, such as yourlocal Cayman electricity bill;• Full name and residential address, your phone and faxnumber, your nationality, date andplace of birth, occupationand the name and address of your employer.

Moving with PetsPets are allowed to be brought to Cayman, a import permit orvalid animal passport issued by the Department ofAgriculture, and an official health certificate issued by agovernment employed or accredited veterinary inspector inthe country of origin is required for the importation of dogsand cats.For further information, please visit theChamber of Commerce athttp://www.caymanchamber.ky/relocation/pets.htm.

TransportationThere are many options for navigating the island. Peoplefrom, all themajor European countries,mostmajor Englishspeaking countries (including the United States, NewZealand, Australia, Canada and South Africa), and thefollowing Caribbean countries – Jamaica, Barbados,Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Trinidad and Tobago, areentitled to obtain aCaymandriving licensewithout having totake any further tests. If in doubt call the LicensingDepartment on 945 8344 or visit www.geocities.com/bkkriders/law/unc/. You must apply for a Cayman licensewithin threemonths of arriving. Please remember driving ison the left side of the road like in the U.K.

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LifeCingular and T-Mobile in theUSA, andRogersWireless andMicrocell in Canada.For more telecommunication information please visithttp://www.caymannewresident.com/page_id_30.html

Health CareOffering both state and private health care facilities, Caymanhas an excellent health care system. Awide range of special-ists, including visiting doctors from the US and elsewhereoperate fromprivate clinics. GrandCayman is well served byprivate dentists and optometrists. There are also two hospi-tals on the island, The Cayman Islands Hospital and TheChrissie TomlinsonMemorial Hospital as well as numerouspharmacies.Many havemultiple branches, andboth Foster’sFood Fair and Kirk Supermarket have in-store pharmaciesopen 12 hours a day.For a list of local health care contacts please visithttp://www.caymanchamber.ky/relocation/healthcare.htm or http://www.caymannewresident.com/page_id_11.html.

CurrencyCayman has its own currency – the Cayman Islands Dollar(CI$). The exchange rate is CI$1 = US$1.20. The cash rate istraded at CI$1 = US$1.25 which means that US$20 cash isworth CI$16 or US$5 is worth CI$4. When makingtransactions the common change will be in CI, not USDollars. US Dollars are accepted everywhere as are travelerschecks. Almost all shops, restaurants andhotels accept creditcards and there are ATMs throughout the CaymanIslands. Currency denominations are CI$ 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and100 dollar bills.

BankingAs the fifth largest financial district in the world, bankingoptions in Cayman are endless. Butterfield Bank, CaymanNational Bank, Fidelity Bank, FirstCaribbean InternationalBank, Scotiabank, andRoyal Bank of Canada offer electronicand on-line banking. ATMs are offered by Butterfield Bank,Cayman National Bank, Royal Bank of Canada, Fidelity,FirstCaribbean International Bank and Scotiabank.When opening a new account, banksmay require all or someof the following information:• Bank reference from your current bank. This must beaddressed specifically to the bank in theCayman Islands andmust include how long you have banked there (i.e.minimum of three years), the average balance and mannerin which your account has been conducted;• A letter from your Cayman employer stating the origin ofyour funds, the position or job you have with the companyand the length of time you will be employed with them;

Leisure & RecreationAside from the word class diving, Cayman has a plethora ofactivities and points of interest. From Stingray City whereyou can swim with the rays, to the Cayman Islands NationalMuseum which overlooks George Town harbor and housesnatural and cultural histories, Cayman offers a uniquemix ofisland entertainment. Just like at home,Hollywood Theatersat Camana Bay offers a state of the art, six screen, stadiumseating cinema. With over 33 sporting associations you arebound to find a leaguewhether its baseball, cricket, cycling orsoccer. There also multiple gyms on the island as well asendless water sports including diving, sailing clubs, andkayaking.Nightclubs along SevenMile Beach provide a wide choice ofdancing, including hip-hop, reggae, disco, rave, country andwestern, and Latin.Hotels and restaurants, such as the Wharf, Marriott and theRitz Carlton, are sparking off new trendswith themednightson a monthly or weekly basis, such as disco or smooth Latinbeat by the pool. For a more casual experience, numerousbars and pubs dotting the island offer a cold beer whilewatching the sun set over the ocean or their favorite sport onTV, or joining in a noisy game of Dominoes - a popularCaribbean pastime.

ClimateThe weather in Grand Cayman is pleasant year round withtemperatures ranging from 70˚ to 90˚. Rainy season usuallylasts from May to November however the rains are usuallybrief and the sun will soon return. In these summermonthshumidity is high and the sun’s rays are strong, so sunscreenis highly recommended. Cayman does have a winter, fromDecember to April which is when the rain subsides and thecool breezes return. Hurricane season runs from June 1st toNovember 30th and Cayman is well prepared. Hurricaneinformation packs are available from the GovernmentInformation Services inCricket Square (Tel: 345- 9498092)

TelecommunicationsState-of-the-art telecommunications services are offered byover five companies. These services include local and longdistance calling, mobile phones, faxing, cable and Internet.Service is comparable to that found in the US. The mainproviders are Cable & Wireless, Digicel, WestTel, andTeleCayman.All Cayman mobile phone service providers use GSMtechnology. It would be best to consult with your existingprovider to ensure that yourmobile phone is compatible. Asa guideline, CDMA is the technology used by Verizon andSprint in the USA, and Telus and Bell in Canada. GSM is thetechnology used by Vodaphone, O2 and Orange in Europe,

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Davenport UniversityMBA orMPHOnline

St. Matthew's University has partnered with DavenportUniversity to offer a unique opportunity for St. Matthew'sUniversity medical students to attain a MBA with aconcentration in Health Care Management or MPH online ,while completing their Basic, Preclinical and ClinicalSciences semesters.DavenportUniversity, with itsmain campus located inGrandRapids, Michigan, offers its MBA or MPH programcompletely online, including registration, textbookpurchase, and financial aid application, with no on-campusrequirements at all. Students can attend classes anytime,24/7, providing the convenience and flexibility for a busymedical student. Financial aid is available for students whoqualify in the Davenport University MBA or MPH program.St. Matthew's students receive a twenty percent tuitiondiscount at Davenport University. Students may be eligibleto transfer up to 15 graduate credits toward their programprovided they were completed with an earned B or better.TheMBAconcentration inHealth CareManagement focuseson strategic, financial, and ethical decision-making skills inan evolving health care environment.DavenportUniversity’sMaster of Public Health degree prepares you to lead in boththe public andprivate health sectors. Davenport's faculty areacademically credentialed, trained and certified to teachonline, many of them leaders in their field. The Davenportcurriculum is continually updated with the help of businessprofessionals, assuring graduates that theywill have the skillsand knowledge tomake an immediate impact wherever theywork. Davenport University is accredited by the HigherLearningCommission,NorthCentral Associationof Collegesand Schools.

University of Sussex–Brighton,England, United KingdomPre-Medical ProgramSt. Matthew’s University is affiliated with the University ofSussex at Brighton, England. The affiliation is related onlyto the pre-medical program offered at the University ofSussex. Prospective students, particularly from the UK, whoare lacking in either the total minimum number of post-secondary college credits or any of the specific scienceprerequisites,may apply to theUniversity of Sussex to designa program to complete any admissions deficiencies.

Prospective students who choose this option are awarded anacceptance into St.Matthew’sUniversity School ofMedicinecontingent on their successful completion of thepre-medical coursework at the University of Sussex.Prospective students from Europe or outside the U.S. maywish to contact our European Administration offices basedin London:

M and D Europe (UK) LimitedChallenge House,616Mitcham Road

Croydon Surrey CR0 3AA England

UK Tel: 0871 7171 291Overseas: +44-8709914440

Fax: +44-8704871785e-mail: [email protected]

Each candidate is evaluated on the basis of these factors:• Academic background• Overall grade point average• Science grade point average• Strength of major/minor• Letters of reference• Personal statement• College activities that demonstrate service to the

community.• Personal interview• MCAT scores

Admissions CriteriaMost candidates have earned an undergraduatedegree from an approved college or university in the UnitedStates, Canada or a recognized international institution.However, a student who has earned 90+ semester credithours of college credits will be considered for admission.We recognize that since medicine deals with people, anunderstanding of literature, art, history, ethics andphilosophy is an asset to a physician. Science andhumanitiesare not mutually exclusive and both are viewed as necessaryfor the practice of medicine.It is necessary that students be computer literate.The following list of courses and credits indicates theminimal prerequisites that all applicants must completeprior to admission to the medical school. Applicants withlower grade point averages are encouraged to apply if otheraccomplishments or work experience demonstrate theiraptitudes.

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Admissions CommitteeSt.Matthew’s University offers a rolling admissions processwith no deadline to apply. However, seats in each class arecompetitive and early applicants will have the advantage ofsecuring a place in the semester of their choice. Semestersbegin in September, January and May. The committeeselects students who exhibit the strongest potential toflourish in a medical school environment and execute theduties of amedical doctor ethically and professionally. If thestudent’s credentials meet the admissions criteria, thecandidate will be interviewed in person or by telephonebefore a final decision is made. It is the applicant’sresponsibility to make sure the application is complete.Applicants should submit materials early to ensure a timelydecision. The admissions committee will not reviewincomplete documentation.

Non-U.S. TranscriptsStudents with academic transcripts from outside the UnitedStatesmust have themevaluated on a course-by-course basisby an evaluation service such as World Evaluation Services(www.wes.org), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.(www.jsilny.com), www.gceus.com, or a service that is aNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES)member (www.naces.org).

Course Semester Hours Quarter HoursInorganic (General) Chemistry+ 8 12Organic Chemistry*+ 8 12Biology+ 8 12Language Arts (English) 6 9CollegeMath or Computer Science 3 5Physics (recommended) 4 6Humanities (recommended) 3 5

+ These coursesmust have laboratory work* A studentmay substitute a semester/quarter of Biochemistry for the finalsemester/quarter ofOrganic Chemistry.

Advance Standing and TransferStudentsSt. Matthew’s University School of Medicine only providesadvance standing to qualified transfer students frommedicalschools recognized by the World Health Organization.Transfer students undergo the same admissions process asfirst time applicants, in that they must submit a completeapplication packet to ensure a timely review. Acceptance oftransfer credits is at the discretion of the University.Students are limited to a maximum of two semesters oftransfer credit toward the St. Matthew’s University degreeprogram.We encourage applications frompeoplewithwork experiencein healthcare. However, chiropractors, podiatrists, dentistsand physician’s assistants will not be granted advancedstanding based on work experience. These studentsmay usecompleted coursework to qualify for admission. Studentswith advanced degrees (Ph.D.) in a subject may be providedcredit.The University will submit transcripts to any university orcollege for a student requesting a transfer. However,acceptance of credits is at the sole discretion of the otherinstitution.

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)TheMCAT is requested ofNorthAmerican resident students.Admitted students are to submit their test results prior toenrolling into St. Matthew’s University. There is nominimum score below which an application is automaticallyrejected.The MCAT is offered online multiple times per year.Information on the MCAT testing dates is available atwww.aamc.org.

Information regarding your application, dates and locationsshould be directed to:

Association of AmericanMedical CollegesMedical College Admissions Test2450 N. St., NWWashington, DC 20037Phone: (202( 828.0690

Application for the test must be made approximately onemonth prior to the designated testing date. St. Matthew’sMCAT code is 919. If using the MCAT (THx) system, pleaseuse the school name.MCAT scoresmust be submitted to theAdmissions Office in Orlando, Florida.

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Letters of RecommendationConfidential appraisals by college advisors, instructors, orothers are an important part of the application. Theserecommendations may include a letter from a peer. Ask forrecommendations from individuals who can give a conciseand thorough assessment of your personality, industry,reliability andmotivation. Applicants are given the option ofsigning a waiver regarding the confidentiality of theseletters.

Personal StatementApplicants must submit a personal statement with theapplication form. This offers an opportunity for the applicantto describe personal attributes, characteristics and intereststhat support a decision to study medicine. The admissionscommittee is interested in participation in research projects,hobbies and health-related employment or experience. Usespecific examples to demonstrate motivation, commitmentto pursue a medical career and the ability to work withpeople. Compassion, empathy, and the ability to deal witheveryday problems are considered important qualities. Wefocus as much on the determination and life experience ofour candidates as on their academic background.

InterviewWhen a candidate is favorably considered, the AdmissionsCommittee schedules an interview. For all new students, theinterview may be in person or by conference call. Theinterview serves both the applicants and the committee byproviding an opportunity for the applicant to ask pertinentquestions and introduce any special circumstances thatshould be considered. The committee gains the opportunityto determine if the candidate demonstrates the personalqualities that are required in a good physician. Thesequalities include motivation, commitment to a medical ca-reer, empathy, compassion,maturity and flexibility in deal-ing with problems.

Notification of AcceptanceLetters of acceptance or non-acceptance are mailed withinone week after the Admissions Committee has reached adecision. Students who are accepted are expected to return aletter of intent within a week. The letter of intent must beaccompanied with a fee of U.S. $500 to reserve a place in theupcoming class. This seat deposit fee is part of the firstsemester tuition.

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fees are not paid by Friday of the first week of classes.Non-payment by the end of the second week will result inregistration being cancelled. Students must pay tuition andfees prior to attending classes or being recorded on theofficial roll.Tuition and fees are subject to change. They must be paid inU.S. dollars via personal check, money order, ortravelers check. Studentsmust be able to demonstrate abilityto pay, and/or ability to obtain financial aid beforecommencement of classes or placement in a clinical rotation.Students with an outstanding balance are not eligible toregister for the next semester without clearing up theoutstanding balance to the satisfaction of the FinanceOffice.

Application ChecklistA completed application file for both new and transferstudents will include:

•Completed application form•Official academic transcripts•Three letters of recommendation•Official MCAT scores•Personal statement•Application fee of U.S. $75•Three current passport photos (one as profile)•Current resume•Evidence of financial support•Copy of passport

Submit a completed application form along with othersupporting documents to:

St. Matthew’s University School of MedicineOffice of Admissions –U.S. Office12124 High Tech Avenue, Suite 350Orlando, Florida 32817Or via theWebsite at www.stmatthews.edu

ReapplicationUnsuccessful applicants may reapply by repeating theadmission process. A new application form, a new personalstatement and new letters of recommendation must besubmitted with a check or money order for U.S. $75 payableto St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine.

Procedures and PaperworkAll financial aid, immigration, and other documentationmust be received at the U.S. Admissions Office no later than30 days before the start of term. See calendar for theschedule.We are here to help you through this process. We are open toboth traditional and non-traditional applicants, so we trulyencourage your application.

Financial Aid:Options & Obligations

Tuition and FeesTuition and fees are billed on a semester basis for students inBasic Sciences and in Clinical Sciences. Tuition and fees aredue on the day of registration but no later than the close ofbusiness on the Friday of the first week of classes eachsemester. A U.S. $100 late fee will be assessed if tuition and

TUITIONANDFEES ($U.S.) Per SemesterEffective Fall 2008

Tuition – Basic Sciences & Clinical Sciences $8,900.00Internet Access and Technology Fee**(cayman only) $100.00Administrative Fee (per semester) $175.00

One Time FeesNon-Refundable Application Fee $75.00Cayman Immigration Fee*** $304.88Seat Deposit $500.00KaplanMaterials $2,000.00($1,000 upon entering, $1,000 5th semester)

Miscellaneous FeesTuition for less than 11 credits (per credit hour) $740.00Malpractice Insurance - Clinical Science only $200.00(per semester)Health Insurance $354.00(per semester, unless proof of coverage)Transcript Request – First 3 free, thereafter $10.00Letter of Reference – First 3 free, thereafter $10.00Document copies up to 15 pgs.(Over 15 pgs., $1 per page) $15.00Recreation Fee (Cayman Only) $21.00Leave of Absence Fee $500.00Graduation Fee $500.00White Coat Fee $150.00Background Check Fee $50-250 DependingLab Fee $150-250Late Registration Fee $250Late Payment Fee $100National Board Fee $500on the required extent of search**Laptops are required for all students***Cayman Island Government Fee

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Other ChargesStudents attending Basic Sciences in Grand Cayman will bebilled monthly for miscellaneous charges. Payment is dueupon receipt of these invoices.Non-payment of accountswillresult in the loss of credit privileges on campus.

St.Matthew’sUniversity strives to remove economic barriersto higher education. Our current financial aid packagesinclude scholarships and private loans from lenders forthose who qualify. All loans take credit into consideration.

FINANCIAL AIDYou've made a smart decision to further your education andpursue your passion. The commitment, time andmoney youinvest at St. Matthew's University during the next few yearswill surely pay off!

It is our goal to make the financial aid process as painless aspossible. TheOffice of Financial Aid is here to assist enrolledstudents with their application process as well as debtmanagement and consolidation options after residency. Weare also here to help you avoid possible pitfalls that can comefrom dealing with money and finances. As experts in thisarea, we are here to help so that you can concentrate onwhatis most important - becoming a great physician.Both loan and scholarship programs are available to assistyou with funding the full cost of your education.Studentsmustmake a realistic assessment of their financialsituation prior to coming to the island. When devising abudget, students should consider the following expenses:

•Tuition •Utilities•Health insurance •Books•Phone •Evacuation insurance•Equipment •Internet•Personal expenses •Room and Board•Transportation

A semester is four months long and it is easier to devise a"semester budget" to go along with the receipt of your loans.Remember - loans must be paid back, so only borrow whatyou need. Most lenders defer payment while the student isin school and for up to four years into residency.If you have any questions or need assistance please contactus:

Office of Financial AidSt. Matthew's University

12124 High Tech Avenue, Suite 350Orlando, Florida 32817

800.498.9700 / 407.488.1700 / 800.565.7177 [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic ScholarshipsEach semester, St.Matthew’s awards academic scholarshipsto outstanding first-semester students. These scholarshipsare for U.S. $2,000 per semester for the Basic Sciencemaking each scholarship package worth U.S. $10,000. St.Matthew’s is proud to offer these scholarships to studentswho display exceptional promise in the pursuit of a medicaldegree. It is ourway of rewarding excellence and encouragingindividuals to pursue a medical degree.At the time ofapplication, candidates must:• Have completed an undergraduate degree• Have completed coursework with heavyemphasis in the hard sciences

• Have earned an overall GPA of 3.5 or above• Submit a letter requesting the consideration of theScholarship Committee. The lettermust include (but not belimited to): academic achievement, communityachievement, and awards received.• The scholarship recipientmustmeet the following criteriato retain the scholarship for successive Basic Sciencesemesters:

•Remain in the top 20% of the class•Have no disciplinary actions.

TheCayman Islands ScholarshipAs part of St. Matthew’s University’s commitment to thecountry and citizens of the Cayman Islands, a scholarshipcovering one Basic Science tuition and fees is offered to aqualified Caymanian citizen each calendar year. Thisscholarship is awarded to a qualified applicant whomeets allthe admission requirements, shows exceptional promise formedical studies, is a current resident of the Cayman Islandsand is dedicated to delivering health care to the country ofthe Cayman Islands.Applicantsmust submit the following information at the timeof application:• Letter of request to the Scholarship Review Boardexplaining the desire for consideration. This letter shouldinclude (but not be limited to) examples of tenacity,compassion and commitment to helping others.• Proof of current Caymanian citizenship.

Clinical SciencesTuition and fees are charged for all clinical rotations. Tuitionand fees for students in Clinical Sciences are due atleast onemonth prior to the commencement of the clinical rotation.Students in Clinical Sciences will be billed for an entiresemester regardless of the starting date as long as the studentis in rotations. Financial Aid disbursement can only bemadeif the student is in rotation for aminimumof 10weeks duringthe 15 week semester.Additional chargesmay be due during fourth year if studentschoose elective rotationwith costs exceeding the standard St.Matthew’s University subsidy rate. Each student will pay amaximum of five clinical sciences semesters (given that norotations were failed).

Basic Science Refund PolicyAll refunds will be made within thirty (30) days of thewithdrawal date. Before any refund can be initiated, awithdrawal form must be completed and submitted to theDean of Basic Sciences.

Any new student withdrawing from a clinical rotation,subsequent to assignment and acceptance, will not be subjectto a refund on tuition for that semester of rotation. Any newapplicant to St. Matthew’s University requesting withdrawalwithin three days of payment of the seat deposit to St.Matthew’s shall receive a full refund* of all tuition and feespaid.*The first semester seat deposit fee of $500.00 and the$75.00 application fee are excluded from this refund policyand are not refundable after the first three days’ exemptionas previously described.

Clinical Science RefundPolicyAny studentwithdrawing froma clinical rotation, subsequentto assignment and acceptance, will not be subject to a refundon tuition for that semester of rotation.

Tuition will be refunded according to the following schedule*:

Prior to the first class day 100%During the first 5 class days 93%During the second 5 class days 87%During the third 5 class days 80%During the fourth 5 class days No Refund

Jha Family ScholarshipThe Jha Family Scholarship was created to promoteleadership in the medical profession. This scholarshipawards U.S. $3,000 per academic year (U.S. $1,000 persemester) to new and current students. St. Matthew’s isproud to offer this scholarship to students who displayexceptional leadership skills in the medical field. It is ourway of rewarding leadership while encouraging individualsto pursue a medical degree.

Applicants must:• Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above• Submit documented proof of participating in a leadershipcapacity

• Submit one letter of recommendation from a person whocan attest to your leadership ability

• Submit a letter requesting the consideration of theScholarship Committee. The letter must include(but not be limited to) leadershipabilities, community achievement and any leadershipawards received.

The Scholarship Review BoardThe ScholarshipReviewBoardmeets on or aroundMarch 15,July 15 andNovember 15 of each year to review all completedapplications for all scholarship awards.Deadlines for receiptof completed scholarship applications are as follows:• Spring semester November 10• Summer semester March 10• Fall semester July 10

The Scholarship Review Board will notify recipients withintwo weeks of their decision.

ApplicationsApplications for all scholarships are available online atwww.stmatthews.edu or from the Florida office.Completed applications may be faxed to: 1-800-565-7177.Completed applications may bemailed to:

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BASIC SCIENCES

Semester I CreditsMD 110 Patient-Doctor Skills I 2

MD 132 Embryology 2

MD 144 Histology 5MD 122 Principles of Research & 2Evidence BasedMedicine

MD 168 Gross Anatomy 8

Semester II CreditsMD 210 Patient-Doctor Skills II 2

MD 261 Neuroscience 6

MD 269 Biochemistry/Genetics 9

MD 278 Physiology 8

Semester III CreditsMD ___ Medical Spanish 1

MD 365 Biostatistics and Epidemiology 3

MD 310 Patient-Doctor Skills III 2

MD 341Medical Microbiology I 5

MD 342Medical Pharmacology I 4

MD 376 Introduction to Psychiatry and Ethics 6

MD 377 Pathology I 5

Semester IV CreditsMD410 Patient-Doctor Skills IV 4

MD 441Medical Microbiology II 5

MD 442Medical Pharmacology II 4

MD 478 Pathology II 8

Semester V CreditsMD562 Clinical Therapeutics 2

MD582 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8

MD588 Fundamentals of Clinical Sciences 8

CURRICULUM

Our Curriculum IncludesCaringOur curriculum integrates basic and clinical science to givestudents an understanding of the human body in health anddisease. This approach enables students to use theirknowledge not just to treat patients, but also to preventdisease and promote good health.Throughout the first two years, students participate in aseries of clinical medicine courses that focuson the art ofpatient care and preventive medicine. Patient care in thebroadest respect is at the center of every course. Studentsexamine the role of medicine in the community and theeffect disease has on the family, as well as the individual.Special segments deal with the ethics of the physician-patient relationship and with the ethical dilemmas posed bymodernmedicine.

BASIC SCIENCES PROGRAM

Basic Science OverviewThe gross and microscopic structure and function of eachorgan system is presented in lecture format with clinicalcorrelations. Laboratories provide visual reinforcement andgive students the opportunity to develop the ability to makeobservations and hone analytical skills. Professors focus onhowdisease interrupts the normal function of organ systemsand the therapy needed to treat these abnormal processes.Lectures, labs and small group formats reinforce analyticalskills.Students are required to complete 105 credit hours in BasicSciences.The first semester courses are numbered MD 1--, secondsemester courses are numbered MD 2--, and so on. Eachcredit hour is equivalent to approximately 15 contact hours.If a course is canceled, an appropriate course will be substi-tuted. Any canceled course will be offered no later than thenext academic semester.

CALENDARSemester TermDates Graduation

Fall 2008 Sept 1–Dec 12 December 19

Spring 2009 Jan 5–April 17 May 2

Summer 2009 May 4–August 14 August 21

Fall 2009 Aug 31–Dec 11 December 18

Spring 2010 Jan 4–April 16 May 1

Summer 2010 May 3–Aug 13 August 20

Fall 2010 Aug 30–Dec 10 December 17

Spring 2011 Jan 3-April 15 April 30

Summer 2011 May 2-August12 August 20

Fall 2011 August 29-Dec 9 December 24

Please note that as SMU is an international medicalschool, we operate on a three semester per year basis.Public holidays from your home country may notbe observed.

how practicing physicians interact with patients, takehistories, perform medical examinations andprocedures, andworkwith othermembers of the healthcare team. St. Matthew’s University’s preceptorsrepresent a diverse set of specialties, such as internalmedicine, surgery, pediatrics and orthopedics to namea few. The Clinical Shadowing Program is crucial to astudent’s continued success and preparation for theUSMLE Step 1 examination and their clinical rotationsthat follow.

Hands-On ExperienceExperience extends beyond the classroom into hospitalsand clinics. Students gain invaluable experience throughparticipating in community outreach.

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Semester IMD 110 Patient Doctor Skills I – 2 creditsPatient-Doctor Skills I is the first in a series of requiredtwo-credit courses providing medical students with aprogressive introduction to the skills and attitudes that arerequisite in becoming competent, compassionatephysicians. In this first course, students will come toappreciate the essential nature of a complete history. Theywill understand how the vast majority of patientpresentations can be diagnosed with the informationavailable in a competent history. Theywill gain experiencein history taking and will be evaluated using the objectivestructured clinical examination (OSCE) format.

MD 132 Embryology – 2 creditsThis course covers principles of the development of thehuman embryo. Emphasis is on the first eight weeks ofdevelopment and the subsequent development of theorgans and organ systems.

MD 144Histology – 5 creditsStudents learn about the structure of the eukaryotic celland the function of its different organelles. They learnabout the unique characteristics of the four basic tissues ofthe body: epithelial tissue, connective tissue (includingbone, cartilage, and blood), muscle tissue, and nervoustissue. The course covers basic mechanisms by which thedifferent systems of the body take in nutrients and oxygen,transport them to the tissues, remove waste products,interact with the environment, and prepare forreproduction. The course includes a lab.

MD 122 Principles of Research and EvidenceBasedMedicine – 2 creditsStudents will have an opportunity to develop researchskills related to EvidenceBasedMedicine. Students will beintroduced to concepts of research analysis and criticalthinking. At the end of this course, the student will be ableto frame a clinical question based on therapy, diagnosis,prognosis or etiology; develop a focused search strategy toidentify articles that best answer the clinical question;identify anduse the appropriate clinical database; criticallyappraise articles for validity.

MD 168 Gross Anatomy – 8 creditsIn this course students are introduced to the principles ofgross and developmental anatomy. They learn, in detail,the grossmorphologic features and anatomic developmentof the humanbody in the following regions: head andneck,upper and lower extremities, back, thorax, abdomen,pelvis, and perineum. The study of each region includesintegrated lectures, radiographs and clinical correlations,and laboratory study of human cadaver specimens,modelsand radiographs.

and the mechanics of pharmacological/medicalintervention. Small group and interactive computerlearning reinforce lecture material.

Semester IIIMDMedical Spanish – 1 creditsThe Medical Spanish course will provide the basiccommunication skills for the medical practice. Its focuswill be the usual verbal exchanges that happen in thepatient-doctor relation. Emphasis will be placed in themost common mistakes that have the potential to impairthe compliance with treatment and the overall trust in therelation, while keeping the broad aim of the course inimproving the understanding of basic Spanish in themedical setting

MD310 Patient-Doctor Skills III – 2 creditsDuring this third course in the Patient-Doctor series,students will be introduced to physical examination skillsin a systems-based format. Formal teaching of skills willbe followed by the opportunity to practice and improvethese skills in the Clinical Skills Center. Students will beevaluated using the objective structured clinicalexamination (OSCE) format.

MD341Medical Microbiology I – 5 credits(Prerequisite: Biochemistry)Objectives for this course are to provide medical studentswith an understanding of how viruses, fungi, protozoa, andparasites cause humandisease. Theywill also examine howdiseases are diagnosed, treated and prevented.

MD342Medical Pharmacology I – 4 credits(Prerequisite: Physiology)Students will learn the basic concepts related to generalprinciples of drug action, adverse effects, mechanism ofaction and factorsmodifying action. Special attention willbe given to the mechanism of action, pharmacologicalactions, adverse effects, uses and contraindications ofdrugs affecting the autonomic nervous system.Drugs usedto treat viruses, fungi, protozoa and parasitic disorders,cancerous diseases, endocrine and inflammatorydisorders are also covered.

MD365 Biostatistics and Epidemiology – 3 creditsStudents master basic descriptive and inferential tools tounderstand statistical evaluation of research,demographically trace validity and reliability, and evaluatepredictive tests. This course is divided into three sections:descriptive statistics, inferential statistics andepidemiology.

Semester IIMD210 Patient Doctor Skills II – 2 creditsIn this second course in this series, second-semesterstudents will initially evaluate the importance ofcommunication. They will be introduced to cases wherephysician communication skills are imperative inestablishing sound patient care. They will have anopportunity to practice their own communication skillsand will be evaluated by objective structured clinicalexamination (OSCE) standards.

MD261 Neuroscience – 6 credits(Prerequisite: Physiology as Anatomy)Students learn the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology andneurochemistry of the central and peripheral nervoussystems. A coordinated lecture and laboratory programstresses normal structure and physiology of the nervoussystemusing resources such as cadaver brains. The courseincludes a lab.

MD269 Biochemistry/Genetics – 9 creditsStudents learn principles of protein structure and functionwith special emphasis on enzymes. The discussion ofenzymes involves basic concepts of kinetics andbioenergetics that prepare the student to betterunderstand the metabolic pathways which involvecarbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides andhow the enzymes involved in these pathways are regulated.Since the raw material for the metabolic pathways of thebody comes from what we eat, principles of nutrition arewoven throughout the entire course.

MD278 Physiology – 8 creditsStudents are guided through a comprehensive study ofhumanphysiology. The student is challenged to apply basicknowledge of biochemical, cellular and anatomical fact tothe understanding of homeostatic principles andmechanisms at the cellular and systems level. Basicconcepts and ideas are taught through the study of cellularmembranes and nerve and muscle cell function and thenapplied to the understanding of cardiac and cardiovascularsystem function as the first application. Emphasis is placedon application of basic ideas as applied to theunderstanding of the cardiovascular system, theramifications of the disease process, the logic of diagnosis,and the mechanics of pharmacological/medicalintervention. The course then focuses on the applicationof basic principles and concepts to the remaining fourmajor disciplines in physiology: pulmonary, renal,gastrointestinal and endocrine systems. Concepts fromcardiovascular and cellular physiology are reviewed assimple applications in the remaining areas with a focus onchronological and functional organization of each system,the ramifications of disease process, the logic of diagnosis,

MD 376 Introduction to Psychiatry and Ethics– 6 creditsAbnormalities in human functioning are examined andstudents are introduced to psychiatric evaluation,nomenclature and clinical writing, and how to conduct amental status evaluation. The course provides an in-depthstudy of the DSM-IV-R psychiatric diagnostic categories.These range from childhood disorders through geriatricdementia. Epidemiology and pathogenesis, differentialdiagnosis, course and prognosis, along with currenttreatment strategies are presented. Additionally, studentsparticipate in case-based discussions of ethical dilemmasfacing today’s health care provider. Ethical analysis ofmoral reasoning is emphasized. Students are challengedto reflect on their personal values andmoral obligations asphysicians.

MD377 Pathology I – 5 credits(Prerequisite: Histology and Physiology)Students examine the mechanisms of injury and diseaseprocesses and the body’s response. Lectures cover cellinjury and cell death, necrosis, blood coagulation,thrombosis, embolism, infarction, tumors, environmentalpathology, and aging. Student groups discuss clinicalcase-based problems with built-in questions torecapitulate the basic principles of pathology. Duringassigned lab periods, students review a collection ofhundreds of colored slides arranged in a series ofmodules.

Semester IVMD410 Patient-Doctor Skills IV – 4 creditsDuring this fourth Patient-Doctor course, students willbegin to integrate the clinical skills that were introducedin the earlier courses in this series. Students will revisithistory-taking and physical examination andwill have theopportunity to practice their communication skills withpatients, colleagues and attending physicians. As withprevious courses, objective structured clinical examination(OSCE) standards will be used to evaluate students.

MD441Medical Microbiology II – 5 credits(Prerequisite: Medical Microbiology I)The objective of this course is to provide medicalstudents with an understanding of how bacteria causeshuman disease; how infectious diseases are diagnosed,treated and prevented; and the nature of the innate ornon-specific immune system that is continually ready torespond to invasion. Also studied is the humeralimmunity in which antibodies will be responsible forspecific recognition and elimination of foreign antigen,and cell-mediated responses in which specific T cellsrecognize foreign pathogens and destroy them.

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information gained to formulate management anddisposition plans. Throughout this course there is anemphasis on the need to listen and communicate effectivelywith their colleagues and team members and, mostimportantly, with their patients. Students will be evaluatedboth formatively and by objective structured clinicalexamination (OSCE) standards. Practical knowledge, skillsand abilities will be tested in an objective manner.

MD588 Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine – 8 creditsThis course integrates all aspects of the first four semestersof Basic Sciences with the common clinical disease statesstudents are likely to encounter in their clinical rotations.This course will be taught by professional instructors wellacquaintedwith the demands of licensing exams and clinicalperformance on hospital wards and in clinics. The keyobjective is to ensure that the underlying Basic Sciencesconcepts are understood by students as they transition totheir clinical work. The formatwill be primarily lectureswithadditionalmaterial provided through texts, hand-outs,DVDsand online materials. Question-review sessions will helpstudents apply the concepts from the classroomdiscussionsto clinical problem-solving.

CLINICAL SCIENCESPROGRAM AND CLERKSHIPROTATIONS

At the end of the fifth semester of Basic Sciences, studentsleave Grand Cayman to start clinical clerkship rotations.During the fifth semester, students participate in a ClinicalOrientation where they receive information on availableclerkships. Every effort is made to assign students to thehospital that best suits their qualifications, requirements,and desires.

Core rotations will be taken and completed in a teachinghospital.Third Year Core Rotation cover six specialties:InternalMedicine 12 weeksSurgery 12 weeksPediatrics 6 weeksObstetrics & Gynecology 6 weeksFamily Practice 4 weeksPsychiatry 6 weeks

MD442Medical Pharmacology II – 4 creditsThis course focuses on the discussion of pathophysiology ofvarious systemic disorders rational behind use ofdifferent drugs, including mechanism of action,pharmacological actions, adverse effects, different uses andcontraindications.Drugs covered are those used to treat bac-terial diseases, cardiovascular disorders,respiratory disorders, coagulation disorders, renaldiseases, CNS disorders, GIT disorders, and drugsaffecting the immune system.

MD478 Pathology II – 8 credits(Prerequisite: Pathology I)Students will gain an understanding of pathophysiologymanifestations and the management of common disease.Pulmonary, cardiac, gastrointestinal, endocrine,rheumatic, orthopedic, renal, neurological andhematology organ systems are covered. Student groups willdiscuss clinical case-based problems with built-inquestions to recapitulate the basic principles of pathology.Laboratory sessions in systemic pathology consist ofreviews of slides that reinforce lecturematerials anddemon-strate microscopic changes in various disease states.

Semester V

MD562 Clinical Therapeutics – 2 creditsThis course builds upon the students’ understanding ofpharmacology, providing practical experience of medicaltherapeutics in a case-based format. The students, workingindividually and in teams, have the opportunity to participatein therapeutic decision-making in clinical cases, receivefeedback regarding their decisions, and benefit fromdiscussions led by clinicians involved in the practicalapplication of medical interventions in common diseasestates. This course is integrated with the other co-requisitecourses to allow students to attain conceptual understandingof common medical conditions and provide them with thenecessary skills and perspective for their transition to theclinical wards.

MD 582 Introduction to Clinical Medicine – 8 credits(Prerequisite: PD-IV)In this course, fifth-semester students will gain practicalknowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment ofpatients. Following an integrated case-based curriculum,students will take histories and perform physicalexaminations on trained standardized patients. They willwork individually and in teams to discuss differentialdiagnoses and investigation strategies, and will use the

Clinical RotationsThe Clinical Clerkship is an exciting and enriching aspect ofmedical training. It requires both determination andsacrifice. The Clinical Dean and staff will work closely withstudents to ensure they fully benefit from clinical rotationsand prepare for successful residencies.

Assignment policyThe Clinical Coordinator, with permission of the Dean andDirector of Clinical Services, assigns clinical rotations. Byposting a passing score on the USMLE Step One (1) andcompleting various administrative tasks, students becomeeligible for clinical core clerkships.Although St. Matthew's arranges and schedules the Corerotations, the selection and scheduling of the Selectives andElectives is done by the student through application thatmust be approved in advance by St. Matthew's University.Most students benefit by choosing electives in a variety ofhospitals, particularly in hospitals or geographic locationswhere they hope to take residence training. Students receivea clinical clerkship packet before completing Basic Sciences.This informationhelps themprepare for clinicals anddesigntheir senior year by identifying Selective and Elective sites.

Core Clerkship ExamsEach student is required to take The National Board ofMedical Examiners (NBME) Core Clerkship Examinations.Testing in each of the Cores is conducted three times peryear. There is an NBME examination for all Core ClinicalClerkships, excluding familymedicine. Students are eligibleto sit for any Core Examination following the completion ofthat Core before thenext test date. TheCoreClerkshipExam-inationmust be taken at the first opportunity it is offered fol-lowing the completion of the rotation.We advise students to take their exams at the first offeredsitting. Students are not permitted to take an examuntil theyare within one week of completing a rotation or havecompleted the rotation. The Clinical Department arrangestesting.A student will not receive official transcript credit for a CoreRotation until the student receives a passing grade of 70%with the combined scores of the preceptor evaluation, dailylog,NBMEexam, and requiredmidtermandquizzes throughANGEL. The grades from these components are combinedfor a final transcript grade.

Rotations at Non-Teaching HospitalsWith the Dean’s permission, a limited number of rotationsmay be taken in non-teaching hospital sites during yourfourth year. However, some state licensing laws do not

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recognize rotations taken in non-teaching hospitals.Although St.Matthew’s arranges and schedules the third yearCore Rotations, the selection and scheduling of the fourthyear Selectives andElectives generally is done by the studentthrough an application that must be approved in advance bythe Clinical Dean of St. Matthew’s University.Most students benefit by choosing Electives in a variety ofhospitals – particularly in hospitals or geographic locationswhere they hope to do residency training. Students receive aClinical Clerkship Packet before completing Basic Sciences.This information helps them prepare for Clinicals anddesign their senior year by identifying Selective andElectivesites.

Affiliate Hospitals in North AmericaStudents are encouraged to complete at least one year ofClinical Rotations inU.S. teaching hospitals. SMU-affiliatedteaching hospitals accredited by ACGME offer Core ClinicalRotations in numerous states. Students can completefourth-year Selectives and Electives in teaching hospitals in45 states. For the most up-to-date list of core sites, pleasevisit: http://www.stmatthews.edu/clinicalsites.html

Affiliate Hospitals in EuropeCoreClinical Clerkships are available in four large, affiliatedaccredited teaching hospitals in the United Kingdom.Students may request rotations in the UK. Students whoengage inClinical Core rotations in theUKhave the privilegeof completing all six Core Rotations in one hospital. UKhospitals are a part of the Royal College of Medicine andSurgery and viewed as equivalent to ACGMEbyU.S.medicalboards.

Clinical Rotation ObjectivesThe clinical program requires 76weeks. The objectives of theClinical Rotations are to:•Expose students to a range of experiences that integrateinformation from various specialties.•Ground students in thorough basic and advanced clinicaltraining to prepare them for residency training.•Encourage students to value learning as a life-long process.

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SurgeryStudents follow patients from surgical assessment, throughpreparation for surgery, the surgical process in the operatingroom, the intensive or immediate care of the patient in the re-covery period, and follow-up care. Students engage inintensive pre-surgical preparation on each case, including thestudy of case histories, prior physical examinations and priortreatment, and diagnoses. Follow-up on post-surgical casesextends to learning about the support of family and friends,community resources, and the discharge process.

InternalMedicineStudents learn to conduct a thorough diagnostic work-up,including the history andphysical examinationwith emphasison detailed neurological evaluation of the patient, and designtreatment plans. Students gain sensitivity to dual diagnosingand differential diagnosing. Students participate in grandrounds, work individually with patients, and participate in thetreatment plan. Additionally, residents or preceptors conductseminars on selected topics.

Obstetrics/GynecologyStudents are presented with all phases of patient care relatedto fertility concerns, pregnancy, labor, delivery andpostpartum care. Students participate in family planningcounseling, and learn to detect, diagnose and devise atreatment plan for gynecologic diseases. Normal andpathologic cases are observed, including normal and cesareandeliveries.

PediatricsStudents learn to develop rapport with young patients anddiagnose, develop and carry out a treatment plan for infants,children and adolescents. Students gain a greater sensitivity tothe interdependence between the patient and the parent andlearn how to interact with each to promote treatment andrecovery.

Family PracticeStudents are exposed to the whole range of treatmentperspectives, from infancy to senescence. Students study inthe hospital and family practice outpatient clinic. Theoutpatient environment contributes an expandedunderstanding of the role that familymembers and significantothers play in the healing process. Patients’ close ties and thehome setting are psychosocial factors that are important toboth the art and the science of medical practice.

PsychiatryStudents learn to diagnose mental disorders. Emphasis isplaced on taking a psychiatric history andmental status, aswell as making differential diagnoses. Students are intro-duced to a variety of therapies for treatment of psychiatricdisorders.After a student’s initial Core rotation is assigned, all Corerotations must be completed without a break in training.Third-year Core rotations are the prerequisite for contin-ued fourth-year study.

FOURTH-YEAR SELECTIVESAND ELECTIVESDuring the fourth year, the student chooses Selectives andElectives. These clerkship rotations include mostspecialties, including specialties from the Core rotations.Students take Selectives and Electives in blocks, typicallyof four or six weeks for a total of 16 weeks of Selectives and14 weeks of Electives. A selective in Neurology isrequired.

Fourth-Year Selective ClerkshipsThere are 23 recommended Selective Clerkships:

•Allergy and Immunology•Anesthesiology•Cardiology

•Community Health Care•Critical Care•Dermatology

•EmergencyMedicine•Endocrinology•Family Practice•Gastroenterology•Gerontology•Hematology

•Infectious Disease•Nephrology•Neurology•Oncology

•Ophthalmology•Pathology

•Preventive Medicine•Pulmonary Disease

•Radiology•Rheumatology

•Urology

Third-YearCoreClerkshipCurriculum

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Some hospitals require that surgical subspecialties be takenalong with the surgical Core rotation. In such cases,students must take at least eight weeks of general surgery.Students take Selectives after completing third-yearrotations. Selectives include 16 weeks taken fromsubspecialties beyond Core rotation specialties. Eachstudent receives a clinical handbook during their fifthsemester of Basic Sciences listing all recommendedSelective specialties.Selective Clerkships are offered at both Core hospitalaffiliates and non-Core hospital affiliates, which refer tothem as “Visiting Senior Electives.” A list of hospitalsoffering “Visiting Senior Electives” is provided to studentsin the clinical handbook.

Fourth-Year ElectiveClerkshipsFourth-year Electives are comprised of 14 weeks, chosenfrom the additional Cores, the Selectives List or additionalsubspecialties of interest. Again, these rotations are taken infour or six week appointments.

Approved RotationsStudents donot receive credit unless theUniversity approvesand certifies all Selectives and Electives. With permissionfrom the Dean, students may complete Electives inconjunction with the Core. A student can take additionalhours in any Core as Electives. For example, 16 weeks ofsurgery might represent 12 weeks of Core credit and fourweeks of Electives credit.

Any student who secures a rotation in a hospital that is NOTaffiliated with St. Matthew’s University must havepermission from theDean of Clinical Services. If approval isnot granted in advance, the unapproved rotationwill not earncredit from St. Matthew’s University.

Expenses Related to RotationsStudents who attend Core rotations in the U.S. may berequired to make at least two moves to complete the sixCores. Students need to plan on transportation and housingexpenses at each location.Students who participate in clinical rotationsmust purchasemedical liability insurance in the amount of U.S.$1,000,000/3,000,000. This additional cost to the student isU.S. $200 per semester.St. Matthew’s University will provide for elective rotationsup to U.S. $135 per week of training. Students who chooseelectives in hospitals which charge in excess of U.S. $135 perweekwill be billed for the balance in addition to their tuition.

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Basic Science FacultyAnatomy:

Pallab Ganguly M.B.B.S., M.D., Ph.D.Professor of Anatomy and Biological sciencesM.B.B.S., North Bengal, India MD., All- India Instituteof AnatomyPh.D., University of Manitoba

VolodymyrMavrychM.D., Ph.D.Professor of AnatomyM.D., Lugansk State Medical University, UkrainePh.D., Crimea State Medical University, Ukraine

G. JhaM.B.B.S., MS (Surgery)Associate Professor of AnatomyMaster of Surgery (M.S.), Rajasthan UniversityM.B.B.S., Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India

Olena BolgovaM.D., Ph.D.Associate Professor of Gross AnatomyM.D., Lugansk State Medical University UkrainePh.D., Kharkov State Medical University Ukraine

Histology and Cell Biology:

Gerardo Ochoa-Vergas M.D.Associate Professor of HistologyM.D., National Autonomous University of Mexico

Neurosciences:

Rayapati Sreenathan Ph.D.Professor of Neuroscience and Biological SciencesM.Sc., Karnataka University Dharawar, IndiaPh.D., Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India

Dr. Xenia SotiriouAssistant Professor in Psychology and EthicsBA (Hons) Human Communications and PsychologyMEd in Educational PsychologyAdvanced Diploma in Counselling PsychologyPhd in Organizational Psychology

Biochemistry:

Hanson North Ph.D.Associate Professor of BiochemistryPh.D., University of Maryland

Biostatistics:

Barry Robson Ph.D., D.Sc.Professor of Biostatistics and EpidemiologyDirector of ReasearchPh.D., University of Newcastle upon Tyne andWeizmannInstitute

Microbiology and Immunology:

Ashraya JagadeeshM.B.B.S.Associate Professor of MicrobiologyM.B.B.S., Sri SiddharthaMedical College, India

Pathology:

Alfred RoyM.B.B.S., M.D.Associate Professor of PathologyM.B.B.S., Mangalore UniversityM.D., Mangalore University

Basu AmitabhaM.B.B.S., M.D.Professor of PathologyM.B.B.S., BurdwanMedical CollegeMD, KasturbaMedical College

Pharmacology:Senthil KumarM.D., F.C.C.P.Dean of Basic Sciences and Associate Professor ofPharmacology and Clinical TherapeuticsM.D., MoscowMedical Stomatological Institute, MoscowM.D., Sri RamachandraMedical College and ResearchInstitute, Chennai, India

Veerabhadra GowdaM.B.B.S., M.D.Chairman of the Department of Preclinical Sciences andPharmacologyAssociate Professor of PharmacologyM.B.B.S,. Sri Devaraj UrsMedical School, BangaloreM.D., KasturbaMedical College, Manipal

Physiology:

Subramaya UpadhyaM.B.B.S., M.D.Chairman of the Department of Physiology and PathologyM.B.B.S., Medical College, Bellary; Gulbarga University,IndiaM.D., in Physiology, KasturbaMedical College, Manipal;Mangalore University, IndiaMinistry of Health and Physiology Education, Govt. ofIndia

Prajna PravinchandraM.B.B.S., M.D.Assistant Professor of PhysiologyM.B.B.S., KasturbaMedical CollegeM.D., KasturbaMedical College

Mahendra Jha Ph.D.Associate Professor of PhysiologyPh.D, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, India

Administration

ChancellorJohnMarvin, M.B.A.

Chief Academic OfficerGordon J. Green, M.D., F.R.P.C., F.A.A.P.

Executive DeanVincent Knight, Ph.D.

Dean of Clinical ScienceJohn Randall, M.D.

Dean of Basic SciencesSenthil KumarM.D., F.C.C.P

Dean of Student Affairs, Basic SciencesRayapati Sreenathan, Ph.D.

Dean of Clinical Students and Executive Director ofClinical SciencesGary W.McCutcheon, Ed.D.

Director of ResearchBarry Robson Ph.D., D.Sc.

Chief Financial OfficerTerry Moya, B.S.

Vice President, EnrollmentJohn F. Dietrich, Ed.D.

ControllerLisa Fox

Director of AdmissionsTerrence Reid

Director of Financial AidGloria Miranda-Avila

Director of Information TechnologyTomMiller

RegistrarJennifer Applequist

Coordinator of Alumni ServicesMary Jenkins

LibrarianRebecca Ayers

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Psychology and Ethics:

Alice Anne Coleman Brunn Ph.D.Student Counselor and Associate Professor of Psychiatryand Ethics.Ph.D., Personality Psychology Baylor University

Preclinical Sciences:

Felix LeyM.D.Associate Professor of Preclinical SciencesM.D., Superior institute of Medical Sciences CamazueyCuba

Saira Zia AhmadM.B.B.S.Assistant Professor of Preclinical SciencesM.B.B.S., PunjabMedical College, Faisalabad, Pakistan

Jagadeesh NagappaM.B.B.S.Associate Professor of Preclinical SciencesM.B.B.S., Sri Dev Raj UrsMedical College (BangaloreUniversity, India)

Director of Anatomy Lab:

Director of Gross AnatomyUma Senthilkumar, B.S.M.S., M.S.B.S.M.S., Govt. SidhhaMedical CollegeM.S., ResearchMasters Program in Pharmacology,National University of Ireland Galway

Clinical Department Chiefs:

John Randall, M.D.M.D.C.M., F.A.A.P., FAAFPDean of Clinical SciencesProfessor and Head of Department of MedicalTherapeuticsMcGill University

David Salter, M.D.Professor and Chief, Department of SurgeryBoard Certified – SurgerySubspecialty Certified – Cardiovascular and thoracicsurgeryUniversity of Toronto

Tah-Hsiung Hsu, M.D., F.A.C.P.Professor and Chief, Department of Internal MedicineBoard Certified – American Board of Internal MedicineSubspecialty Certificates – Endocrinology andMetabolismUniversity of AlabamaMedical College

Josef BlanksteinProfessor and Chief, Department of Obstetrics andGynecologyBoard Certified – American Board of Obstetrics andGynecology

Gary Vickar, M.D.Professor and Chief, Department of PsychiatryBoard Certified – American Board of Psychiatry andNeurologyUniversity of Manitoba

Mohammad A.Mir, M.D., F.A.A.P.Professor and Chief, Department of PediatricsBoard Certified – American Board of PediatricsUniversidad CETEC Santo Domingo

Padmanabhan “Dan”MukundanChief Department of Family MedicineBoard Certified – Family Practice and PediatricsUniversity of Madras, KilpaukMedical College

Ms. Lata Gowda, B.P.T., M.P.TLab Coordinator, Department of Preclinical sciencesBachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T), J.N. Medical College,Belgaum, IndiaMaster of Physiotherapy (M.P.T), S.D.M.MedicalCollege, Dharwad, India

Clinical Faculty and Preceptors

Ackerman, Bruce D., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of ChicagoAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Agha, Amr Amin, M.D.Assistant ProfessorAIN Ahams University, Faculty of MedicineAmerican Board – Dermatology

Ali, Raza, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Tech De Santiago (Utesa),Escuela DeMedAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Allen, Bradley Ronald, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Cincinnati College of MedicineAmerican Board – EmergencyMedicine

Allyn, Duane Roy, D.O.Assistant ProfessorDesMoines University, College of OsteoMedicine andSurgery/Pediatrics

Almeida, S. Peter, M.D.Assistant ProfessorB.J. Medical College, University of PuneAmerica Board – Surgery

Alzalam, Nazem,M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Damascus, Facility of MedicineAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Amsler, Barbara Elise, M.D.Associate ProfessorUniversity of WisconsinMedical SchoolAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Anderson, James P., M.D.Assistant ProfessorWest Virginia University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Neurology/Psychiatry

Antin, ToddMitchell, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Miami School of MedicineAmerican Board – Psychiatry/Neurology

Apantaku, Frank, M.D.Associate ProfessorNorthwestern University Medical SchoolAmerican Board – Surgery

Ash, Christopher John, D.O.Assistant ProfessorMichigan State University, College of OsteopathicMedicineAmerican Board – Surgery

Atluri, Sridhar, M.D.Assistant ProfessorRangarayaMedical College, University Health ScienceAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Babcock, Susan Kay, M.D.Associate ProfessorWashington University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Beckman, Enrique, M.D.Assistant ProfessorCollegeMayor De Nuestro Senora Del Rosario, Fac DeMedAmerican Board – Anatomic Pathology and ClinicalPathology

Benson, Morris, M.D.Surgery Associate ProfessorUniversity of CalgaryGeneral Surgery

Bodem, Charles Rene, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Illinois College of MedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Bolanos, Nora Elizabeth, M.D.Assistant ProfessorSUNY-Health Science Center at Syracuse, College ofMedicineAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Boysen, Dennis A., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Nebraska College of MedicineAmerican Board – General Surgery

Brenner, Ronald Loewy, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversidad De Valencia, Fac DeMedAmerican Board – Psychiatry

Brown, Keith, D.O.Assistant ProfessorNova Southeastern University, College of OsteopathicMedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Bryant, Christopher Scott, M.D.Provisional Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Arkansas College of MedicineAmerican Board – OB/GYN

Burnett, Jettie M., M.D.Associate ProfessorThe Johns Hopkins University of MedicineAmerican Board – Ophthalmology

Casella, Peter Joseph, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversidad Del Noreste, Esc DeMedAmerican Board – OB/Gyn

Cathcart, H. Kennedy, D.O.Assistant ProfessorPhiladelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineEndocrinology, Diabetes andMetabolism

Chacko, Ruth, M.D.Assistant ProfessorIndira Ghandhi Medical CollegeAmerican Board – EmergencyMedicine

Chato, LeonardoM., Jr., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of the East, RamonMagsaysay MemorialMedical CenterAmerican Board – General Surgery

Chatterji, Raja, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Cincinnati College of MedicineAmerican Board – OB/GYN

Chhablani, Asha R., M.D.Assistant ProfessorGandhi Medical College, University Health ScienceVijayawadaAmerican Board – General Surgery

Crum, Timothy, M.D.Assistant ProfessorCreighton University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Pediatrics

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Czaplewski, Rodney Robert, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Northeastern College of MedicineAmerica Board – Family Practice

Dimitov, Dimitre H., M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical University of SofiaAmerican Board – Psychiatry

Dodda, Lakshmi P., M.D.Assistant ProfessorGunturMedical College, University of Health ScienceAmerican Board – Family Practice

Du Bois, Richard, M.D.Assistant ProfessorTufts UniversityAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Eden, Alvin N., M.D.Assistant ProfessorBoston University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Elsayed, M. Hany, M.D.Assistant ProfessorAin Shams University, Facility of MedicineAmerican Board – Neonatology

Epstein, Brad Lawrence. M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Chicago Division of Bio Science PriyzkerSchool of Medicine,American Board – OB/GYN

Eren, Fer, M.D.Assistant ProfessorSt. George’s University, School of MedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Estes, ChristineMarie, M.D.Assistant ProfessorGeorgetown University School of MedicineAmerican Board – OB/GYN

Feng, Fang, M.D.Assistant ProfessorSun Yat-Sen University of Medical SciencesAmerican Board – Neurology/Psychiatry

Fischer, Jeffrey, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida College of MedicineAmerican Board – American Board – Urology

Fletcher, JamesW., III, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesAmerican Board – Family Practice

Flores, Dionisio C., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Santo TomasAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Fregeau, David, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of CaliforniaAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Gabrielson, Glen Alan, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Iowa College of MedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Gonzalez, Pilar R., M.D.Assistant ProfessorNicanor ReyesMedical Foundation Far EasternUniversityAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Gottlieb, Klaus, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of BonnAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Gray, Kris D., M.D.Assistant ProfessorLoma Linda University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Greg, Adolfo F., D.O.Assistant ProfessorNew York College of Ofteopathic MedicineAmerican Board - Pediatrics

Halili, Francisco R., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Miami School of MedicineAmerican Board – Surger

Harris, Eddie Will Jr., M.D.InstructorGeorgeWashington University School of Medicine andHealth ScienceAmerican Board Eligible – Ophthalmology

Henchy, Frank Patrick, M.D.Associate ProfessorLouisiana State University School of Medicine

Hindo, Walid Afram,M.D.Associate ProfessorUniversity of Baghdad, College of MedicineAmerican Board – Therapeutic Radiology

Hirsh, Eugene H., M.D.Associate ProfessorUniversity of Buffalo, SUNY School of Medicine and BioMed SciencesAmerican Board – GI

Jackson, Keith Richard, M.D.Associate ProfessorMedical College of Georgia School of MedicineAmerican Board – Otolaryngology

Jacobs, Theresa R., M.D.Assistant ProfessorMichigan State University College of HumanMedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Jamal, Qaiser, M.D.Assistant ProfessorPatnaMedical College, Patna UniversityAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Janolo Jr., Esteban L., M.D.Assistant ProfessorFar Eastern UniversityAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Kameh, Darian, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical College of VirginiaAmerican Board – Pathology

Kareus, John L., M.D.Assistant ProfessorDesMoines University College of OsteoMedicine andSurgeryAmerican Board – Psychiatry, Neurology

Kelley, Thomas Reynolds, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical College of GeorgiaFamily Practice

Khan, Aftab A., M.D.Assistant ProfessorKing EdwardMedical College, University of PunjabAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Kumar, Jiveshwar, M.D.Assistant ProfessorPatna University Medical College and HospitalAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

LaBaere II, Richard J., D.O.Assistant ProfessorMichigan State University College of OsteopathicMedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Lamb, Trent Robert, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Arkansas College of MedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Lamoutte, Humberto, M.D.Assistant ProfessorLouisiana State University School of MedicineAmerican Board – OB/GYN

Lando, HowardMilton, M.D.Associate ProfessorVirginia CommonwealthUniversity School of MedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Lawrence, George D., M.D.Associate ProfessorTufts Medical SchoolAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Lowder, GerardMark, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversidad Autonoma De Guadalajara School ofMedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine, Nephrology,Geriatrics

Lue, John Raymond, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMorehouse School of MedicineAmerican Board – OB/GYN

Miller, Samuel Bennett, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineAmerican Board – Neurology

Mishu, Husham Peter, M.D.Assistant ProfessorEmory University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Neurology

Mody, Harshad Ramnik, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMunicipal Medical College, Gujarat UniversityAmerican Board – Neurology

Montgomery, Shirley M., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Illinois College of MedicineAmerican Board – Pediatrics

Murthy, Bangalore K., M.D.Assistant ProfessorMysoreMedical College, Mysore UniversityAmerican Board – Internal Medicine, Geriatrics

Okolo, Okechukwu Uzodinma, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Ibadan, College of MedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Olomi, HaroonM., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity Di Bologna, Fad DiMedAmerican Board – Family Practice

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Park, Heedong, M.D.Assistant ProfessorYonsei University Medical SchoolAmerican Board – Surgery

Patel, BhupendrakumarM., M.D.Assistant ProfessorB.J. Medical College, Gujarat UniversityAmerican Board – OB/GYN

Pattan, Charles Rodney, M.D.Assistant ProfessorWayne State Medical SchoolAmerican Board – OB-GYN

Rachelefsky, Marvin A., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Pittsburgh School of MedicineAmerican Board – Neurology

Rahman, Raiz Ur, M.D.Assistant ProfessorDowMedical College and Karachi UniversityAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Ranadive, Virendra V., M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical College, Baroda UniversityAmerican Board – Neurology

Reider, Ruben, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Prog Acad DeMedAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Ripps, Barry A., M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Alabama School of MedicineBoard Certified – OB/GYN

Sachs, Hanson Philip, M.D.Associate ProfessorSt. George’s University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Family Practice

Schaeffer, Allen H., M.D.Associate ProfessorThe John Hopkins UniversityAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Shah, Biren Ashok, M.D.Assistant ProfessorTel Aviv University Sackler School of MedicineAmerican Board – Radiology

Sharma, Abha, M.D.Assistant ProfessorGovernmentMedical College, JammuUniversityAmerican Board – Family Practice

Shelton, Courtney Delige, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMichigan State University CollegeAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Spence, Stanston D’Andrea, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical College of Georgia School of MedicineAmerican Board – Surgery

Spitzer, Margo F., M.D.Assistant ProfessorAlbert Einstein College of MedicineAmerican Board – Psychiatry

Taylor, Donald Ray, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical College of Georgia School of MedicineAmerican Board – Anesthesiology (added qualificationsin PainManagement)

Theil, David Richard, M.D.Assistant ProfessorIndiana University School of MedicineAmerican Board – Anesthesiology/Internal Medicine

Waissbluth, Alvaro Danl, M.D.Assistant ProfessorThe Ohio State University College of MedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Walker, Mark L., M.D.Associate ProfessorMeharry Medical College School of MedicineAmerican Board – Surgery

Wana, Sunt, M.D.Assistant ProfessorChulalongkorn University Facility of MedicineAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Whaley, WilliamHoward, M.D.Assistant ProfessorMedical College of GeorgiaAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Williams III, Richard Bland, M.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of VirginiaAmerican Board – Internal Medicine

Yeshwant, Chilakamarri, M.D.Assistant ProfessorOsmaniaMedical College NTR University of HealthScience Hyderabad

Zaki, Ezzat A. , M.D.Assistant ProfessorAin Shams University Medical SchoolAmerican Board – Family Practice/EmergencyMedicine

Zemaitis-DeCesare, Julie, M.D.Assistant ProfessorEastern Virginia Medical SchoolOB/GYN

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must correspond with the Dean of Basic Sciences prior toregistering.During Week 1 of each semester, the Registrar will be oncampus to address any registration issues. TheRegistrar willcoordinate with the Dean of Basic Sciences for courseapproval and the Dean of Student Affairs to ensure that allrosters are correct.TheRegistrarwill verify class attendance to StudentAccountsso that Financial Aidmonies can be released to students. Allstudents must be registered by the first Friday of thesemester. No financial aid monies will be released until astudent’s registration is complete.

Registration for Clinical Science students is a two-partprocess:1.The student electronically accepts the e-RAF issued by theClinical Coordinator or returns a signedNational BoardRAFor Leave of Absence form to the Clinical Coordinator.2.The student must complete online registration for eachClinical semester, National Board semester or Leave ofAbsence.Any student who fails to comply with these registrationprocedures will not be admitted into classes for the newsemester (Basic Sciences), will not receive financial aidfunds, and/or (for Clinical students) will not receive creditfor a core or elective rotation.Any student who is in a rotation and has not followedrequired registration procedures will be removed from thatrotation. No credit will be given.

Student PerformanceStudent performance is determined on the basis ofachievement of each prescribed course or clinicalclerkship objective. Students must achieve a passing levelestablished by the faculty of each course or clinical clerkshiprotation to earn promotion from semester to semester.Performance is recorded as Honors (4 grade points), HighPass (3 grade points), Pass (2 grade points), or Fail (0 gradepoints). The faculty evaluates each student’s cognitiveknowledge, problem-solving, clinical competence,personal and professional maturity, interpersonal andcommunication skills, and technical skills.

Graduates who intend to practice medicine in the U.S.must earn certification by the EducationalCommission for Foreign Medical Graduates(ECFMG). This certification requires successfulcompletion of the United States Medical LicensingExamination (USMLE). Students who intend to

practicemedicine outside of theU.S.mustmeet the licensingrequirements of the country in which they want to practice.

ProbationA student who receives a cumulative grade point average ofless than 2.0 is placed on academic probation. Removal ofprobationary status requires achieving a cumulative gradepoint average of 2.0 or higher. Probation beyond twosemesters may affect financial aid eligibility.

Failing a CourseFailed courses are listed on the transcript. When the courseis repeated, it is listed a second time along with the gradereceived. Any student who receives unsatisfactory grades fora combined total of 24 semester credit hours will bedismissed. The number of failed credits of a course, whensuccessfully repeated, is not used to compute a grade pointaverage.

AttendanceBasic Sciences classes at SMU are typically small andinteraction between students and teachers is encouraged.Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Themandatory 80% attendance policy is strictly enforced. If astudent misses more than 20% of the scheduled class time,the student will fail that course regardless of academicperformance. The Student Handbook describescircumstances in which excuses may be granted.

Incomplete andWithdrawal PoliciesTo receive an “Incomplete” for a course requires the approvalof both the professor of that course and the written approvalof the Dean of Basic or Clinical Sciences. All incompletesmust be completed by no later than the last day of the secondweek of classes in the next semester.Withdrawal from a course is permitted under somecircumstances, which are described in the StudentHandbook. Withdrawals are not permitted after the twelfthweek of classes.

Official Leaves of AbsenceThe Dean of Basic or Clinical Sciences will consider allrequests for an Official Leave of Absence by students who:•Experience financial hardship and need to take time off toraise funds for their education;•Suffer an illness or injury, or have a family member whosuffers an illness or injury that requires the student’spresence;•Need limited time off to take advantage of an educational

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Performance

opportunity to travel, conduct research, or attend classeselsewhere.Only two leaves of absence may be granted. Each request issubject to the approval of the Dean of Basic or ClinicalSciences. The Dean bases decisions on whether a semesteraway is likely to allow the student to resolve a situation, andwhether the student’s performance and behavior suggest areasonable chance of success upon his/her return. Studentswho are not granted official leavesmay apply for readmissionwhen ready to resume their education.Students may be required to begin paying any outstandingdebt to SMU if they fail to enroll for the next semester or takean unapproved leave. Students taking a leave of absence willbe expending their 6-month grace period on repayment ofloans. At the end of the grace period the student will go intorepayment of student loans.

STANDARDS FORPERFORMANCE

RegistrationStudents must be registered and enrolled at all times unlessthey have receivedwritten approval for a “Leave of Absence.”Students may take only up to a total of two leaves of absenceduring their entire career at SMU, and only after receivingwritten approval from the Dean of Basic Science (for BasicSciences students) or the Dean of Clinical Science (forClinical students).Granting a leave of absence is theDean’s prerogative, but nomore than a total of two will be allowed for any student. Noleaves of absence will be granted after a student hascompleted all Basic Sciences and Clinical coursework.If a student fails to enroll, his/her status will become“Withdrawn” and he/she must apply for readmission.Students will not automatically be considered enrolled.Possible student status includes only: Basic Sciences(semester noted), Pre-Clinical Science, Clinical Science(semester noted), Approved Leave of Absence (up to twosemesters total), pending graduation, Withdrawn,Dismissed, Alumni, or Deceased.

The Registration process is as follows:Registration will begin online (www.smuonline.com)approximately 6 weeks prior to the beginning of theupcoming semester.

All new and returningBasic Sciences students register at thistime. Transfer students and students whohave failed courses

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LicensureMedical licensure in the United States is governed by theindividual state medical licensing authorities. It is stronglyrecommended that the students contact the authorities of anystates where the student is interested in practicing. Acomplete list of contact information may be found atwww.aamc.org/members/gsa/cosr/medboardurls.htm.Reasons for denial ofmedical licensure can include (but arenot limited to): drug convictions, felonious conduct, andsexual misconduct.Students who intend to practicemedicine outside of theU.S.must meet the licensing requirements of the country inwhich they want to practice.

Standards of ProfessionalBehavior and Academic Honesty

University Dress CodeAs part of the student’s training as a future physician, St.Matthew’s University has established a culture andenvironment based on professional presentation andconduct. Consistent with its training objectives, theUniversity has established a standard dress code for allstudents. This policy is designed to create a sense ofprofessional decorum and respect between members of theUniversity community, as well as to actively maintain aprofessional appearance within the community at large.Throughout the class day and during specific Universityevents, students are required to wear white shirts withstandard white collars and tan or khaki colored long pantshemmed to the appropriate length. Knee-length or longerpants are acceptable. Female students have the option ofwearing tan or khaki colored skirts of a tasteful lengthappropriate to a professional environment.Thong sandalsare not acceptable.Violations of the dress code are handled through theOffice ofthe Dean of Student Affairs.

Student Conduct, Academic Honesty, and DisciplinaryProceduresEach student is expected to behave in a manner consistentwith the University’s mission as an educational institution.Behaviors judged unprofessional, unethical, dishonest,illegal, threatening or dangerous may be consideredexamples ofmisconduct. Specific examples of violations thatfall under the purview of the University’s disciplinarypolicies can be found in the Student Handbook.Also included in the Student Handbook are Guidelines forAcademic Honesty. The University expects all students to

Graduation andECFMG Certification

Graduation RequirementsStudents must successfully complete:•Basic Sciences semesters•46 weeks of third year core specialties•All National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) CoreClerkship examinations•Core Clerkship log books•30 weeks of fourth year Elective rotations•SMU must receive a satisfactory evaluation from each pre-ceptor for credit of a rotation to be awarded•Intent to Graduate Form•Graduation Fee of U.S. $500•Clear balance with Student Accounts•MinimumGPA of 2.0

ECFMGCertificationGraduates who wish to enter a residency or fellowshipprogram accredited by the Accreditation Council forGraduate Medical Education (ACGME) must be certified bythe Educational Commission for ForeignMedical Graduates(ECFMG) before they can enter the program. Theymust alsobe certified by ECFMG if they wish to take Step 3 of thethree-step United States Medical Licensing Examination(USMLE). ECFMG Certification is also one of therequirements to obtain a license to practice medicine in theUnited States.The purpose of ECFMG Certification is to assess thereadiness of graduates from internationalmedical schools toenter U.S. residency and fellowship programs that areaccredited by the ACGME. To be certified by ECFMG, youmust pass a series of exams; you must also fulfill ECFMGmedical education credential requirements. Theserequirements include providing ECFMGwith copies of yourmedical diploma and your final medical school transcript(from a WHO listed school), which ECFMG will verifydirectly with the medical school. Please visit this site forupdates and additional information: http://www.ecfmg.orgSMU graduates participate in the National ResidentMatching Program (NRMP) along with U.S. Medicalgraduates through the Electronic Residency ApplicationService (ERAS). Please visit this site for more information:http://www.ecfmg.org

StudentMentoring ProgramSt. Matthew’s offers all incoming basic science students theopportunity to receivementoring fromcurrent basic sciencestudents. Student mentors are trained to help new studentswith becoming acquainted with studying medicine at St.Matthew’s and living in Grand Cayman. New studentsinterested in this programmay apply through completing anapplication form found on the St. Matthew’s Universitywebsite at www.stmatthews.edu in the Downloadable FormsLibrary.

Faculty – StudentMentoringAll incoming students are assigned a facultymentor whowillhelp them adjust to medical school studies, explore careergoals and connect students to themany resources available atSt. Matthew’s University. Students will meet regularly withtheir faculty mentor to ensure that students are makingprogresswith their studies andwill receive advice on coursesand specialties.Students interested in finding outmore about thementoringprograms available should contact the Director of StudentServices.

Academic Assistance, Guidance, and CounselingThe Office of the Dean of Student Affairs works closely withfaculty to provide direction and support for students in timesof academic difficulty. TheDean of Student Affairs organizesacademic advisement programs and assists theDean of BasicSciences in remediation planning.Academic counseling is available to any student who wishesto explore learning and study skills development,time-management or test-taking strategies, and is requiredfor confidential assistance with personal matters, socialadjustment, family crisis management, help planningalternate programs of study, and assistance in thereassessment of priorities when circumstances necessitatea change of plan.

Information TechnologySt. Matthew’s utilizes high-speed networking to aid in thedelivery of classroom and study materials. To ensure asmooth user experience, students are required to own laptopor notebook computers during their entire time with SMU.These should be equippedwith Pentiumprocessors, wirelesscards, network cards, and current anti-virus software. Theoperating system should be eitherWindows XP Professionalor 2000 Professional.

Campus HousingEven though Grand Cayman is a wonderful place to live,moving to a new country can be stressful.“Where am I going to live?” is one of the most frequentlyasked questions from prospective students. For a smoothtransition to the island, St. Matthew’s provides living spacein the Residence Hall and other convenient sites for allincoming students.

engage in academic pursuits in a manner that is abovereproach. Students are expected to maintain completehonesty and integrity in the academic experiences both inand outside the classroom. Any student found guilty ofdishonesty in any phase of academic work will be subject todisciplinary action. Specific definitions and policiesregarding cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized collusion, andabuse of resource materials can be found in the StudentHandbook.Disciplinary referrals are handled by the Dean of StudentAffairs. The Dean will conduct an initial investigation andmay then administer the necessary remedies or refer the caseto the University’s Disciplinary Committee for moreextensive investigation and a judicial hearing. When it isdetermined that a disciplinary violation has occurred, thecommittee can recommend remedies ranging from a verbalor written warning to suspension or dismissal from theUniversity. Procedures and policies regarding theadministration of disciplinary hearings and associatedremedies can be found in the Student Handbook.

Anti-Hazing PolicySt.Matthew’s University students shall not engage in hazingin any form. Information on any violations of SMU’santi-hazing policy should be reported immediately to theDean of Student Affairs. Confirmed instances will be subjectto disciplinary action which could be as severe as dismissalfrom the University.

Student ServicesNew Student OrientationEach new class and all transfer students are scheduled fororientation, course registration, and advising activities justprior to the first day of classes. The Offices of the Dean ofStudent Affairs and Dean of Basic Sciences collaborate withfaculty, staff, and returning students to facilitate theintroduction of new students to St. Matthew’sadministrators, faculty, teaching and learning philosophies,programs, policies, and procedures. Members of studentgovernment introduce new students to life on campus andare available to answer questions about the St. Matthew’sexperience.

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and how tomaximize student tenant renting satisfaction.For further information and assistance with locatingoff-campus housing options, please contact Jan-MichaelMaw,Director of Student Services at [email protected] visit the Office of Student Affairs located in the School ofMedicine.

RecreationNumerous recreational and sporting opportunities areavailable for St. Matthew’s students. SMU has corporatememberships at local gyms that students may accesseveryday. Access to SevenMile Beach is only steps away fromthe campus and several golf courses, cycling and runningareas are nearby. Many local sports leagues are open tostudents. St.Matthew’s has volleyball equipment thatmay bechecked out by all students. Significant discounts areavailable for SMUstudents on recreational activities, dining,and shopping.

Health and ImmunizationinformationHealth Certification RequirementsIt is recommended that students have a physical examinationby their family physician prior to their move toGrand Cayman. Students will need a medical certificatestating the results of a TB skin test, anHIV test, and proof ofRubella immunization and Hepatitis A vaccination.

Health ServicesThere are two modern hospitals in Grand Cayman thatprovide affordable basic health care services. All students arerequired to maintain a health insurance policy.

InsuranceAll students are enrolled in the St. Matthew’s Universitygroup health insurance policy. If a student is covered by ahealth insurance policy that covers them outside theircountry of citizenship, andprovides repatriation andmedicalevacuation, they may opt out of the group plan. To opt out,they must contact Student Insurance two calendar weeksbefore the first day of class. For an info packet or to opt out ofthe group plan, contact:

Student Insurance800-678-3301/Fax [email protected]

Only two miles from the campus on the Seven Mile Beacharea, the ResidenceHall offers single and double roomswithhigh-speed Internet access, wireless access at the swimmingpool and weeklymaid service. All utilities (except telephonecharges) are included in the Residence Hall fee. TheResidence Hall server, linked to the campus, gives youimmediate and convenient access to campus resources suchas faculty lectures and the virtual library.The dedicated Residence Hall staff is available to you forinformation twelve hours every day. Located adjacent to ashopping center and a large, U.S. style supermarket, theHalloffers ease of living.During your first four months on Grand Cayman, you willhave time to explore the island, find out where you want tolive and prepare tomove into your own apartment or into theResidence Suites. This will allow you to secure livingarrangementswith a realistic knowledge of the island. Livingin SMU-approved housing is mandatory for the firstsemester of all new students for these reasons.As a final point, there are only two things that will be asked ofyou at the ResidenceHall: unpack your belongings and focuson your studies. Please do not hesitate to contact theResidenceHall Coordinator with any questions or concerns.A Residence Hall Agreement will be sent to all acceptedstudents. This document includes rules, policies, roomoptions, and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.Students are required to submit aU.S. $1000 roomdeposit atthe same time as their acceptance seat deposit and letter ofintent. This roomdeposit will also serve as a security deposit,which will be returned to the student upon leaving the Hall(assuming there are no damages to the room).

Residence Hall fees per semester are as follows:Single Standard Room (220sqft) U.S. $4700per semesterStandard Suite – Single Occupancy U.S. $5565 per person,per semesterStandard Suite –Double Occupancy U.S. $3130 per person,per semesterDeluxe Suite – Single Occupancy U.S. $5995 per semesterDeluxe Suite –Double Occupancy U.S. $3460 per person,per semester

Off Campus HousingCommunity housing is another option for students. GrandCaymanoffers awide variety of housing options and locationsto suit a student’s individual needs. Living in the communityprovides our students with an amazing opporutunity to learnabout Caymanina culture and the residents of GrandCaymanwhile studyingmedicine.St. Matthew’s understands that living on one’s own for thefirst time can be challenging for our students. The Office ofStudent Services is available to help students with makinginformed choices regarding securing off-campus housing.Advice is available on lease agreements, community relations

Office of Student ServicesThe Office of Student Services is here to assist studentsuccessfully transition into life at St. Matthew’s University.The Director of Student Services can assist you with findinga place to live in the community after your stay in theResidence Hall. Support is also available to students withfamilies or pets coming to Grand Cayman. ConflictMediation&Coaching is also available if you are unsure howto handle a disagreement with another student or needadvice on a conflict with the owner of your rental property.

CAMPUSP.O. Box 32330

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ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICES12124High Tech Avenue, Suite 350

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Diversity & OpportunityIt is the policy of St.Matthew’sUniversity School ofMedicinethat there shall be nodiscrimination against persons becauseof race, religion, age, creed, color, gender, disability, sexualorientation, national origin, marital status, veteran status,or political belief or affiliation, and that equal opportunityshall be available for all. St.Matthew’s University is pleasedand proud to have a remarkably diverse student body.

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT ANDORGANIZATIONSStudent Government Association (SGA)Once every semester, each class of medical students electsStudent Government representatives. The StudentGovernment communicates student body concerns andconsults with theOffice of Student Affairs onmatters relatedto student life at SMU. The SGA also nominates students torepresent the student body on select university committees.Students are encouraged to address any concerns theymighthave to their elected representatives or to the SGA executivemembers.

Circle K InternationalStudents who would like to combine learning medicine,developing leadership skills and serving the local Caymaniancommunity are encouraged to join this volunteerorganization. TheCircleK club’smission is tomeet theneedsof individual students through the qualities of leadership, therewards of service, and the unique spirit of friendship. CircleKhasmany community partnershipswith local organizationssuch as Cayman Hospice Care, National Committee ofVolunteer Organizations (NCVO), Cayman IslandsHospital,and the Boys’ and Girls’ Home.

AmericanMedical Student Association (AMSA)Students are invited to become members of the AmericanMedical Student Association (AMSA). This organizationhelps each student broaden his or her knowledge withmedical practices and affairs. Contact your classrepresentative for information regarding the applicationprocess and opportunities for participation in St.Matthew’sAMSA chapter.

EmergencyMedicine Interest Group (EMIG)EMIG is a student club that aims to give students theopportunity to learn about emergency medicine as a career,to unite as a group of students with a common interest, togenerate interest in emergency medicine as a specialty, andto assist students interested in Emergency Medicine inpursuit of a residency position.

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